PUD No. 1 of Grays Harbor County Rate Selection Guide
Public Utility District No. 1 of Grays Harbor County is a publicly owned electric utility serving roughly 45,000 customers across southwest Washington. Data access is limited to the SmartHub portal; there is no Green Button, EDI, or third-party API program. As a consumer-owned utility there is no retail electric choice.
PUD No. 1 of Grays Harbor County Rate Schedule Comparison
| Schedule | Type | Rate | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 50 – Small General Service | Commercial | Min $57.83/mo or $1.79/kW + energy | Small commercial loads under 50 kW |
| Schedule 82 – Primary Metered Distribution Service | Industrial | $11.64/kW demand ($1.74/kW min) + energy | Larger primary-voltage demand-metered loads |
| Schedule 90 – Renewable Resource Option | Commercial | Renewable premium (see tariff) | Customers pursuing renewable energy goals |
Market Overview
Grays Harbor PUD is a consumer-owned public utility district self-regulated under Washington Title 54 RCW and governed by an elected Board of Commissioners. There is no retail electric competition; the PUD provides bundled cost-based service.
Need to pull your actual usage data to compare rates? See the PUD No. 1 of Grays Harbor County Data Access Guide →
Current Rate Schedules
Grays Harbor PUD publishes cost-based rate schedules by customer class. Commercial and industrial customers are served under Small General Service (Schedule 50), Primary Metered Distribution Service (Schedule 82), and related general-service schedules. Verified figures: Schedule 82 demand charge of $11.64 per kW per month with a $1.74 per kW minimum; Schedule 50 minimum charge of $57.83 per month or $1.79 per kW, whichever is greater. The Board approved no rate increase for 2026.
Effective: May 1, 2025 · Full Tariff Book →
| Schedule | Type | Applicability | Structure | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schedule 50 – Small General Service | commercial | Commercial customers with demand under 50 kW served at 600 volts or less. | Minimum charge of $57.83 per month or $1.79 per kW of system capacity, whichever is greater, plus energy charges per the published schedule. | — |
| Schedule 82 – Primary Metered Distribution Service | industrial | Larger C&I loads taking primary-voltage, demand-metered service. | Demand charge of $11.64 per kW per month with a $1.74 per kW minimum, plus energy charges per the published schedule. | — |
| Schedule 90 – Renewable Resource Option | commercial | Customers electing voluntary renewable energy supply. | Optional renewable premium added to the underlying rate schedule; see published tariff. | — |
Rate Recommendations by Use Case
Mid-size commercial facility under 50 kW
Small commercial buildings, offices, and retail with modest demand.
Schedule 50 fits loads under 50 kW at secondary voltage; watch the $57.83/mo (or $1.79/kW) minimum.
- Verify you are not better served on a demand schedule as load grows
- Track usage in SmartHub monthly
Large industrial / primary-voltage load
Manufacturing or large facilities taking primary-voltage demand-metered service.
Schedule 82 applies to larger demand-metered loads; the $11.64/kW demand charge makes peak management the top cost lever.
- Implement peak-demand controls
- Request interval data to model load shape
- Confirm primary-voltage metering credits apply
Sustainability-focused C&I buyer
Organizations with renewable energy or ESG goals.
Schedule 90 lets customers add a voluntary renewable supply premium on top of their base service.
- Compare the renewable premium against RECs procured separately
- Document for ESG reporting
Historical Rate Trends
Grays Harbor PUD has held retail rates flat for several recent years, with no increase approved for the 2026 budget — the fourth time in five years rates have not risen.
January 1, 2026
2026 budget approved with no rate increase across customer classes.
0%May 1, 2025
2025 rate schedules in effect; cost-based rates maintained.
0%Overall trend: Flat / stable; no increase in 2026.
Next expected change: No increase scheduled for 2026; future changes set annually by the Board during budget approval.
Cost Optimization Strategies
Because Schedule 82 carries a meaningful per-kW demand charge, the highest-impact strategies for C&I customers at Grays Harbor PUD center on peak-demand reduction and verifying correct rate-schedule assignment.
Demand (kW) Peak Management
For: Demand-metered C&I (Schedule 82)
Stagger large equipment startups and flatten facility load to lower monthly peak demand, directly reducing the $11.64/kW Schedule 82 demand charge.
Rate Schedule Verification
For: All C&I
Confirm the account is on the correct schedule (50 vs 82) for its load profile and voltage; mis-assignment can inflate minimum and demand charges.
Interval Data Analysis
For: All C&I
Request hourly/interval usage from Customer Service and analyze load shape to find peak-shaving and efficiency opportunities.
To implement these strategies, you need your 15-minute interval data. Learn how to download PUD No. 1 of Grays Harbor County interval data →
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a C&I energy manager pull our facility's interval data automatically from Grays Harbor PUD?▾
No. There is no Green Button, API, or EDI feed. SmartHub may display daily/hourly aggregates, but structured 15-minute interval data must be requested manually from Customer Service at (360) 532-4220, with 5-10 business days turnaround.
How does a third-party consultant get authorized to access our account data?▾
Obtain written authorization from the account holder naming the consultant, the data scope, and an expiration date, then submit it to Customer Service. The PUD reviews under RCW 19.29A.100 and, if approved, releases data (typically PDF bills) in about 10-15 business days.
What rate schedules apply to commercial and industrial accounts?▾
Larger loads are typically served under Schedule 50 (Small General Service, under 50 kW) and Schedule 82 (Primary Metered Distribution Service) for primary-voltage and demand-metered loads. Confirm your assigned schedule on your bill or with Customer Service.
Are there demand charges on commercial accounts?▾
Yes. Demand-metered schedules such as Schedule 82 include a per-kW demand charge (published at $11.64 per kW per month) in addition to energy charges, so peak-demand management directly affects C&I bills.
Will rates increase in 2026?▾
No. The PUD Board approved the 2026 budget with no rate increase, the fourth time in five years rates have held flat.
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